City

Wellfleet, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥3,925Population
💰$115,469Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂55.2Median Age
🏠$760,000Median Home Value▲ 173% above avg
🎓62.6%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1%Other: 8.5%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.4%
Asian1.0%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads62.6% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate607 (20.4%)
Some College177 (5.9%)
Associates330 (11.1%)
Bachelors230 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,632 (54.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 54.8%Edu
HS Grad20.4%
Some College5.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate54.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,469 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$760,000 ▲ 173% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,200/mo
Total Housing Units4,139
Vacant Units2,410

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Wellfleet, MA

Wellfleet is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,925 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.2 years.

Economically, Wellfleet is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,469 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wellfleet is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $760,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,200 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellfleet is highly educated. 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.85%).

Wellfleet, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Wellfleet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02667 3,925 $115,469 $760,000 $1,200 5.2% 62.6% 81.8%